Philly Makers – Print Designer Michael Smith

Charity can be beautiful

Michael Smith works as a print designer for the nonprofit charity: water. To him, great design isn’t just about looking good, but communicating clearly and effectively to an audience. In the nonprofit world, communicating that message well is everything.

The heart of an art city is its community

Philadelphia is filled with people who do great work and take pride in their city, it’s the reason why it is an art city. The community, comparatively low rent and easy access to other East Coast cities is the reason Michael Smith stays in Philadelphia instead of moving to New York City where he commutes twice a week.